RBC | You don’t hear this from former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt or the usual suspects whose goal is to end many water diversions from the Colorado River, but it’s true. Rural landscapes and wildlife need ranching and irrigated agriculture to survive. Without irrigation, think high desert. Without irrigation in[Read More…]
Month: August 2020
Editor’s Column: We don’t have to, we get to
I learned this week that an acquaintance in Denver, a fellow writer with whom I enjoyed a four hour dinner and conversation a few years ago, has been hospitalized with COVID-19. The news took me by surprise. Throughout the pandemic she’s been a self-described naysayer, doubting the danger posed by the[Read More…]
Harvey attending Montana Tech
Reese Harvey is attending Montana Technological University to study mining engineering. He has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the International Society of Explosive Engineers. Montana Tech is located in Butte, Montana, and the fall semester begins Aug. 17.
Cemetery soak…
During the Circle Park Pond project construction the cemetery water pump was shut off for two days (so the grass was not getting watered). Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue saved the lawn and soaked the cemetery. Community cooperation creates good results for all!—VANESSA TROUT COURTESY PHOTO
Fire at top of 7th Street in Meeker: UPDATED
UPDATE as of 4:04 p.m.: According to authorities, the fire has been contained and mop-up is underway. Crews are responding to a fire at the top of 7th St. near the water tower in Meeker. Flames are visible for several blocks, and there are reports power lines are in danger.[Read More…]
News Briefs: Aug. 13, 2020
Help Starbuck celebrate 103rd birthday MEEKER | The Walbridge Wing is organizing a drive-by parade on Friday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. to celebrate Ethel Starbuck’s 103rd birthday on Aug. 31. Walbridge Wing Activities Director Jean Gianinetti is asking people to drive by the main entrance of the hospital to[Read More…]
It’s all in the family…
RBC | This week we are thrilled to announce a new addition to our editorial staff. Lucas Turner, 26, brings a wealth of new skills to the HT. A 2012 graduate of Meeker High School, Turner attended Colorado Mountain College’s Isaacson School of New Media in Glenwood Springs, graduating in[Read More…]
Smoke gets in your eyes…
A huge smoke cloud has blanketed Rio Blanco County this week, triggering multiple air quality alerts. Above, smoke hovers over downtown Meeker. According to the CDC, inhaling wildfire smoke can trigger coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, stinging eyes, runny nose, irritated sinuses, tiredness and a rapid heartbeat. Recommendations[Read More…]
Air quality alerts go out as Western Slope is swathed in fires
RBC | The Grizzly Creek Fire is burning in the White River National Forest near Glenwood Springs and has closed I-70 indefinitely. Smoke from this blaze, and the Pine Gulch Fire near Grand Junction, are affecting air quality in Rio Blanco County. With one of the largest wildfires in the[Read More…]
Rally Colorado returns to Rangely
RANGELY | After months of planning and reworking the operations of the event, Rally Colorado Organizers and America Rally Association are geared up and ready for the August 15-16 event. Rally Colorado will feature Rally Cars tackling over 130 stage miles of twisting dirt roads divided into 14 stages. This[Read More…]
Wilhelm begins campaign tour, will visit Meeker Aug. 15, Rangely Aug. 22
RBC | Glenwood Springs attorney Colin Wilhelm is running for Colorado House District 57 as a Democrat this election. He faces incumbent Rep. Perry Will, R-New Castle for the district encompassing Garfield, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties. Starting this week Wilhelm begins a “socially distanced tailgate tour” to hear from[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continues tonight…
The action continues in the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series during fair week. The Bull riding ended with no one able to ride the eight seconds, to sweeten the pot, the purse for this week will be $1,000 for the top competitor who can finish the ride. Above, Leah Wood and[Read More…]
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Our next Marketing Mixology Spotlight is the one-of-a-kind Home.Made in downtown Meeker, Colorado.
Stop in to find home decor, gifts, clothing, jewelry, fresh flowers, gourmet chocolate, kids items, and so much more! Custom embroidery and engraving are also available! 💜
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The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
14 hours ago
Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
4 days ago
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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